
Stairs leading to 1.7 mile loop trail.
Copper Falls, September 17, 2026, Image 26-123851

WPA era Stairs leading to 1.7 mile loop trail.
Copper Falls, September 17, 2026, Image 26-123903

Plank bridge over the Bad River at beginning of loop trail.
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The Bad River running low in late summer.
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Copper Falls at low level on the Bad River.
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The loop trail climbs along the gorge at Copper Falls State Park.
Copper Falls, September 17, 2026, Image 26-124942

Lookout vistas give partially obstructed views of Copper Falls.
Copper Falls, September 17, 2026, Image 26-125721

The trail is covered with pine needles and on a warm day
the scent of pine hangs in the air while the river flows below.
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The original trail was built by the WPA. This massive log bench is a tribute to their labor.
Copper Falls, September 17, 2026, Image 26-130638

Wooden bench along the loop trail.
Copper Falls, September 17, 2026, Image 26-132952

WPA workers during the Great Depression worked in
parks throughout Northern Wisconsin.
Copper Falls, September 17, 2026, Image 26-133005

Brownstone Falls (I believe) on the Bad River.
Copper Falls, September 17, 2026, Image 26-133600

Bad River running out from Brownstone Falls.
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Bad River running out from Brownstone Falls.
Copper Falls, September 17, 2026, Image 26-133630

Scene along the Bad River.
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Scene along the Bad River during 2026 drought.
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Gorge along Bad River.
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Part of the descent to the Bad River.
Copper Falls, September 17, 2026, Image 26-5177

Crossing over the Bad River to begin the climb out.
Copper Falls, September 17, 2026, Image 26-5166

I believe this is Copper Falls, from the loop trail.
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Copper Falls, from the loop trail.
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